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2ND ANNUAL SPOKETOBERFEST BENEFIT RIDE
October 7th, 2023 | 7:00am - 2:00pm | Oakdale Bike Shop
Good views, fun times, & tasty craft beer! Join us in Oakdale, California to cycle through the scenic countryside at the gateway to California's Gold Country. Spoketoberfest organizes 3 routes so all skill levels can participate, and we celebrate afterwards with food trucks, craft beer and live music at the Oakdale Bike Shop! All proceeds support nonprofits in Stanislaus County.
ABOUT
The Spoketoberfest Benefit Ride is hosted by the Oakdale Rotary Club with the help of the Oakdale Bike Shop, Visit Oakdale, and the event's many generous sponsors. We hope to increase the exposure of Oakdale and Knights Ferry as a notable cycling destination. Spoketoberfest was created to bring people together who have passion for cycling and the outdoors, and to help raise money for local non-profit organizations.
The 2nd Annual Spoketoberfest ride will feature a 10-mile, 30-mile, & 52-mile ride using the Oakdale Bike Shop as the starting and ending destination.
Admission to the cycling route includes a free event T-shirt, a voucher for local beer from Dying Breed Brewing & a meal from food trucks after the ride, located behind the Oakdale Bike Shop.
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SPONSORS
Generous Partners
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Major Jersey Sponsor
Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders who dedicate their time and talent to tackle the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges.
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Minor Jersey Sponsor
We are Committed to serving and cultivating the cycling community in Oakdale. We aim to elevate customer service and strengthen community through a professional, positive experience.
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Minor Jersey Sponsor
Come discover all that Oakdale, CA has to offer, the Cowboy Capital of The World! Located between San Francisco and Yosemite Valley, Oakdale offers travelers a taste of the old west.
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Drafting Sponsor
We cultivate lifelong customers by executing a unique brand of relationship service. Our commitment is to continually improve, optimizing investor returns and enriching the communities in which we live.
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Drafting Sponsor
At Dying Breed Brewing, we believe in keeping good traditions alive and paying homage to those that worked hard at their craft. We do our part by developing local craft beer made with the finest ingredients and inspired by a story of tradition.
Drafting Sponsor
At Haidlen Ford, we like to think of ourselves as more than just a place to get a great deal on Ford vehicles. We're a place where drivers from all over California can turn to when they want first-rate, personalized customer service they can brag about to their friend.
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Drafting Sponsor
Family-owned and operated since 1974, Steves Chevrolet-Buick in Oakdale has become a trademark in the Central Valley for award winning automotive sales and service.
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Drafting Sponsor
We have trained hundreds of riders and raised over $2M for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. In 2018, our very own Coach Mel Bradley & Captain Linda Lindenberg were recognized as Coach and Captain of the year.
Drafting Sponsor
Building brands since '97. Our craft is our passion and our desire is to build long-lasting partnerships with our clients. Because of this we hold ourselves to an unmatched standard of quality and service.
SAFE T-LITE
Drafting Sponsor
Serving Central California since 1959, Safe T Lite's goal is to be the preferred one-stop supplier of traffic control devices, safety apparel & signs, for the professional Contractor.
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Beginning Sponsor
Hope Haven West is a non-profit 501(c)(3) dedicated to providing mobility to the disabled in developing countries around the world. Our distributions are focused primarily in South and Central America and Mexico.
CHARITIES WE SUPPORT
Each year, we give our event proceeds to a group of nonprofit organizations in Stanislaus County.
In 2022, we raised $15,000 and donated to the following organizations.
ROUTES & FEES
30-MILE
East Oakdale Countryside | $65
Departs at 9:00am
The 30-mile ride will enter the East Oakdale countryside and circle Woodward Reservoir. It will have 1000 ft of climb and should take ~ 2 hours. This route will have 1 rest stop at Woodward Reservoir.
52-MILE
Knights Ferry Countryside | $75
Departs at 8:00am
The 52-mile ride will continue to circle through the Oakdale & Knights Ferry countryside. It will have 1500ft of climb and should take ~ 3 hours. This route will have a rest stop at Woodward Reservoir and a 2nd rest stop in Knights Ferry Recreation Area.
SCHEDULE
October 7, 2023
7:00 AM
CHECK IN OPENS
The check in tables will open behind the Oakdale Bike Shop. Bring your Eventbrite barcode for fast check in. Pickup your event t-shirt and route information, and enjoy a light breakfast before your ride!
8:00 AM
Route departs from the Oakdale Bike Shop.
52 MILE RIDE DEPARTS
9:00 AM
Route departs from the Oakdale Bike Shop.
30 MILE RIDE DEPARTS
10:00 AM
Route departs from the Oakdale Bike Shop.
10 MILE RIDE DEPARTS
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
AFTER PARTY
Upon returning to the Oakdale Bike Shop, enjoy live music, food trucks, and beer from Dying Breed Brewing!
JERSEYS
We've designed a flashy and unique cycling jersey with our friends at Voler, inspired by Oktoberfest and our love for local craft beer.
Jerseys are available for $69 and can be purchased as an add-on to your registration! Visit our registration page, click "Tickets", & scroll to "Add-ons" to add a jersey to your cart. Sizes & quantities are limited.
Do you see your size out of stock? Send us an email to ride@spoketoberfest.org to request a jersey. If we receive enough demand we may be able to place a second order for additional jerseys.
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EVENT T SHIRT
All registrants will receive a free event T shirt! This soft Bella+Canvas T was produced by our friends at Apparel Graphics.
FAQ
IS THIS A RACE?
This is not a race, this is a recreational cycling ride through the scenic countryside of Oakdale & Knights Ferry.
ARE E-BIKES ALLOWED?
Yes! Because this is a recreational ride, you can use whatever bicycle you like - just no motorcycles!
WHAT DOES THE REGISTRATION PRICE INCLUDE?
Your registration fee gives you admission to the cycling route of your choice, one of our cool event T-shirts, and a voucher for food trucks and local craft beer after the ride.
DO I HAVE TO REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE?
While online registration is preferred, you may also fill out this paper registration form and mail it in with a check. Deadline to mail registrations is August 31st, 2023.
WHAT IS THE SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY?
7:00am Check In Booth Opens
8:00am Start Time for 50-mile Ride
9:00am Start Time for 30-mile Ride
10:00am Start Time for 10-mile Ride
11:00am-2:00pm Enjoy Food, Music & Beer behind the Oakdale Bike Shop
WHERE DO I PARK?
There is no dedicated event parking. Check out our recommended parking location here.
HOW WILL I NAVIGATE MY ROUTE?
All routes have been imported to Komoot, a free adventure navigation app! Visit our Routes & Fees section of the website for the Komoot navigation link to your route or to download the GPX file for your route should you prefer to use a different software for navigation. Download Komoot for iOS here or Komoot for Android here.
WHO DOES THIS EVENT SUPPORT?
The Oakdale Rotary Club Foundation is the host of this charity ride. They are a 501c(3) service club in Oakdale, CA. The Oakdale Rotary Club will use proceeds from this ride to support various causes in the local community. View who we supported in 2022 here.
ARE JERSEYS AVAILABLE FOR THIS EVENT?
Yes! Spoketoberfest will have a cool, bright orange, Halloween themed cycling jersey! Jerseys are available for $69 as an add-on to your registration. Visit our registration page to check out with a jersey. Jerseys can be picked up at check-in on event day.
ARE RESTROOMS AVAILABLE?
There will be porta potties available behind the Oakdale Bike Shop. Public restrooms are available at the two rest stops in Woodward Reservoir and Knights Ferry Recreation Area.
WHERE CAN I STAY IN OAKDALE?
Call these locations and mention your participation in Spoketoberfest to get the best rates for October 6th and 7th, 2023:
Best Western Rama Inn & Suites: (209) 845-2500
Holiday Inn Express: (209) 847-9121
Holiday Motel: (209) 847-7023
Jerry's Motel: (209) 847-0206
Motel 6: (209) 847-8181
For more info on places to stay, head to www.visitoakdale.com/places-to-stay